AI & MACHINE LEARNING MANAGER
We are seeking an AI & Machine Learning Manager with strong hands-on expertise in AI/ML engineering, Generative AI, data science and enterprise solution delivery. The role requires a techno-functional leader who can engage business stakeholders, identify high-value AI opportunities, shape solution architecture and guide engineering teams through development, deployment and adoption.
The candidate must combine sound technical judgement with business understanding. They will lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, scalable and production-ready AI solutions, while remaining close enough to the technology to review designs, challenge implementation choices and guide teams on engineering standards.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial professional experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, Generative AI or enterprise technology delivery, including experience leading technical teams or complex initiatives.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, predictive modelling and Generative AI, with the ability to guide implementation decisions.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and practical experience with relevant AI/ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn.
• Practical experience designing and delivering LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector search and AI agent patterns.
• Working knowledge of model evaluation, validation, deployment, monitoring, model drift and lifecycle management.
• Experience with MLOps concepts and tools for experiment tracking, model registry, CI/CD, deployment and production monitoring.
• Ability to elicit and analyse business requirements, define functional and non-functional needs, and convert them into technical designs and delivery plans.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, managing expectations, explaining technical trade-offs and presenting solution recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, delivery management and team leadership skills.